Administering a SQL Database Infrastructure — Question 108

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You collect performance metrics on multiple Microsoft SQL Server instances and store the data in a single repository.
You need to examine disk usage, query statistics, and server activity without building custom counters.
What should you use?

Answer options

• A. Activity Monitor
• B. Sp_who3 stored procedure
• C. Object Explorer in the Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
• D. SQL Server Data Collector
• E. SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT)
• F. SQL Server Configuration Manager

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, SQL Server Data Collector, as it is specifically designed to gather and analyze performance data without requiring custom configurations. The other options, while useful for various tasks, do not provide the same level of comprehensive data collection specifically for disk usage and server activity.